Both political parties to blame for excessive rhetoric

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A supporter of then-Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump holds an anti-Hillary Clinton sign as Trump speaks during a campaign rally at the Henderson Pavilion on October 5, 2016 in Henderson, Nevada.

A supporter of then-Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump holds an anti-Hillary Clinton sign as Trump speaks during a campaign rally at the Henderson Pavilion on October 5, 2016 in Henderson, Nevada. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

I agree that this election has been the low point in my life politically, but to assign the blame to one party only borders on ignorance or shows that someone is wearing blinders.

While the Democrats certainly have done their part in getting the level of discourse into the gutter, you cannot forget the ringleader in this march to the bottom. I am talking about President Donald Trump. Here is a man who bragged about his sexual escapades, denigrated women and the handicapped, exhorted his followers to beat up protesters at his rallies, has used foul language publicly, insulted his rivals and members of his own party constantly and has continued to be an embarrassment internationally.

I am personally disgusted with all politicians, but both sides equally can share the blame.